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People of the Isle of Wight are incredibly charitable, perhaps it because of the strong community spirit. A week doesn’t go by without several features about Islanders trying to raise awareness or money for a charity.

They try all sorts of crazy challenges that capture the interest of others and help the cause. If you have some charitable news to share, get in touch.

13, July 2015·2 min read

Tony Trowbridge makes his mark on Islander’s Bulldog Rally car

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust and the Earl Mountbatten Hospice are the chosen charities for two Islanders taking part in the Bulldog Rally, travelling in this Tony Trowbridge painted car through ten European countries over nine days.

25, June 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight Oxfam stocking exclusive 12″ release by Editors

Indie rock band, Editors, have released their Exclusive Limited Edition 12” Vinyl through Oxfam Isle of Wight Books & Music shop.

24, June 2015·1 min read

Ryde Lions send £2,000 to help Nepalese earthquake victims

Well done to all involved in organising the fundraising and those who donated so generously.

19, June 2015·1 min read

Summer fundraiser for suicide prevention group

Several Islanders are taking on a skydiving challenge in August to raise awareness and funds for SELF, the Island's suicide prevention group.

16, May 2015·1 min read

Round the Island trek for Kenny and friends in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Trust

At the beginning of July Kenny Smith will be trekking around the Island in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. If you can, show your support by helping him reach his target of raising over £2,000.

Frank Fletcher run the 2015 London Marathon

5, May 2015·1 min read

Frank raises over £8k for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in London Marathon

Having pulled out of the London Marathon last year due to injury, CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Frank Fletcher, 44, was thrilled to complete this year's event on Sunday 13 April, raising over £8,000 for his charity in the process.

5, May 2015·1 min read

Sainsbury’s looking for new local charities to support

You have until 11th May to register your charity, before the general public are able to vote on which charities each of the Sainsbury's stores will support in the next year.

5, May 2015·1 min read

Romantic Randonnee for couple 25 years on

A couple who met on the Isle of Wight 25 years ago have returned to compete in the Randonnee, as well as raising funds for local charity, Independent Arts.

28, April 2015·1 min read

Memorial Ploughing Match raises over £5k for Hospice

This year’s Memorial Ploughing Match has raised a fantastic £5,400 for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

28, April 2015·1 min read

Improve your health and well-being through singing lessons

Earl Mountbatten Hospice is starting a series of new singing sessions as part of its programme of social activities, designed to improve health and general wellbeing.

23, April 2015·2 min read

Island woman responsible for one of the fastest growing petitions of the year

Driven by her revulsion of talk of gunboats against people drowning, Sandown-born woman created "one of the fastest growing petitions of 2015" on Change.org

John and Caroline Giddings - dragon boat race

23, April 2015·1 min read

All invited to the watch the Dragon Boat Race on St Georges Day

Celebrate St George's Day by heading down to Island Harbour and watching several hours of Dragon Boat racing. All for a good cause, a national children's charity.

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